AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There are a number of important issues to be aware of when it comes to service of software-based systems like RIS, PACS, electronic medical record (EMR), and other related systems. Those that involve patient care and patient safety are always at the top of the list. 12-hour initiation of action required.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

The sudden, immediate, and complete shutdown of the radiology information system (RIS) and picture archiving and communications system (PACS) was profound and devastating in our tertiary referral center with a high volume and complex case mix,” wrote medical oncologist Dr. Rachel Keogh, and colleagues.

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Picture Archiving and Communication System Radiology Communication Hospital 244

Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. Continue reading to learn about Carestream’s suite of solutions to help you improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. Use them to measure and compare exposure and other key parameters for each exam performed.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Chapter 5: Safety and Innovation – Balancing Progress and Patient Welfare An examination of the delicate balance between technological progress and patient safety in medical imaging. How PACS streamlines image management, report generation, and collaboration among healthcare teams.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 18, 2024

Jean Wright, elected to serve as the Clinical Affairs and Quality Council Vice Chair, is the incoming Chair of the department of radiation oncology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC, after working as Director of Breast Radiation Oncology and Vice Chair of Patient Safety and Quality at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Washington, DC.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A survey was recently done asking how rads felt about it being mandatory for radiologists to use AI in their practices to guarantee patient safety and get paid. My PACS will still readily show me the wrong comparison study. As such, PACS remains the priority. nearly all larger-scale PACS will be cloud solutions.

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